For the 3rd year, Maryland’s Department of Agricultural is offering funds to farmers to plant streamside buffers. Three types of buffers are eligible for funding and free technical assistance from local soil conservation districts under this program: forest buffers planted … Continued
A recent report by the Chesapeake Bay Commission and the Chesapeake Legal Alliance looked at the problem of plastics in the Bay and the responsibility of plastic packaging producers in decreasing the amount. Holding the producers accountable for its end-of-life … Continued
The University of Maryland’s Center for Agro-Ecology has recently completed and issued a report on the state of Maryland’s forests and trees. Using high-resolution aerial surveys, the study shows continuing forest loss statewide of roughly 6,000 acres a year from … Continued
Centreville’s long range draft community plan is out for comment. A public hearing is planned for January 18th.The plan lays out the current status in areas that include the natural environment, water resources, land use, transportation, housing, and community facilities. … Continued
In December, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an opinion that vacates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) licensing of the Conowingo Dam. In its decision, the court determined that FERC exceeded its authority … Continued
